Challis News Buoyant Fund Drive and Local Death Notice
The Challis columns feature a ball planned for Thursday night December 31 1896 to raise funds for desks for the new schoolroom. John Barr a veteran and longtime Challis resident dies at 51 after a long illness. funeral services conducted by G A R Post with large turnout. A long satirical piece on Texas horses sails Cuba bonhomie and a mix of town notices, residents visiting, and local business updates, including manufacturing and lodging improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barr
Lincoln Post No. 15
Challis
Barr
Custer County
Mr. Barr
G. A. R. Post
Cuba
Havana
Enger
Texas
Jand
Spain
Alfonso
Maceo
Xmas tree committee notes for Challis 1896 event
The Teee Committees plan a Christmas tree in the LO hall at Challis on Thursday evening December 24 1896. Several subcommittees are listed including Ber. 0B Maton, Mrs Boston, Procramn Mrs H Dodge, and others handling purchasing resigning decoration and tickets. Pledges of gifts from Pam y presents and friends encouraged with a limit of one or two gifts per child from particular or friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hall
Challis
Maton
Boston
Procramn
H. Dodge
D. A. Aond Stee Wat Waters
C. E. Bennel Sollelting
Bradbury
D. Bowies
Geo. Keyon
Geo
L. H. Johnston
C. C. Ree
M. M. Sweet
B. P. Blame
HF. Powell J. Liberta
L. Ebberis
Mra Thompson
Gowan
Wo, Leaton
Davieymaple
Show No Favors Christmas Tree Comment
A Challenger letter writer argues against unequal gift distribution at public Christmas trees. The contributor urges that every child, regardless of Sabbath School attendance, should receive equal consideration and useful presents, noting about $100 donated for all children and criticizing lavish gifts for some and none for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perich
Letter Memois and Beads Costs Course Items
A garbled inventory lists various paper goods and small items including letter beads per thickness, BA heads, BAI heads, envelopes, mow heads, statements, posters, pro frame, ball tickets, wedding cards and related paraphernalia. The fragment lacks clear context or quantities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Directories
U.S. Senate
U.S. Marshal
U. S
U.S
Fred
Dubois
George L. Shoup
Scedgar Witnon Lam J. McConnett
Jred
J. Mitts
W. Garrett Gee
M. Parsons
James Cratoner
EL Porney
Charles Bunting
Hailey District
W. H. Brodhead
Wt. Horne
Bute
Fadia
K. Zeigler
Volbie
Cotter
J. Jones
Albion
Cassia
Mt. Home
Elmore
Lincoln County
Blaine County
Jude
C. P
Challim
Go Fellows
Rebekah
Mabel Funkhouse
N.G. Puomener
A. Boman
Silver Knights OF America
Challis Temple No. 1
Odd Fellows Ball
A. K. Zeigler
Frank Deardes
Custer
Chall
W. D. Pierce
Dotemmary
Custer Lodge
Chaliix
H. J. Jones
N. G. Granoe E. Keyes
Lincoln Post NO
G. A. BR
Department of Idaho
I. O. O. F. Ball
N. J. Shap
H. G. Redwine
Saumon
Lemh
W. T. Reeves
Pocatello, Idaho
F. C. Mandell
Bailey and
Clayton
N. J. Sharp
Attorney-Al-Law
Idaho
R.A. Pierce
Eacone
TRS Sc
Bustet Lodge
Charlies
J.C. Dougherty
J. C. Fox
E. Keyes
Committee On
W. J. Treloar
le Bick x Mullen
Branca
Josep HL Pitzer
Ct . C. Johnson
Wm. Bradbury
Joseph
Neitation
Chas. Waller
Jake Johnson
Wearersiaith J. Job
John Stephens
Len. Pesk
Ort
Thos. J. Past
J. M. Jackson
H.C. McKendrick
L. P. Jacobsen
A. West
P. Colter
H. Poppy
Bomar’s Orchestra
Challis School
Amanda Johnson
Cassandra West
Winthrep Brapsury
Cube Libre
Vive Caballc de Texas
Bryan
Cleveland
Mcialeys
New York
Nsylvania
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Lochlol
John Finnegan
Skylark
Dr. Cutter
Portland, Dream
Mrs. McKenzie
Peter McGuire
Wisconsin
Lis Pearing
Hanrahan
Antelope
Frank Fenn
Hey
Congress
United States
Band of Rothschilds
Rexburg Gazettee
W. J. Bryan
Wile
Ahrree
Hell
Willie
R. N. Hull
Arizona
Brother
Mrs. Hooper
Rip van Winkle
J. P. Sparse
J. Paul
Chas. Baker F
Bayhorse
Frank Andreas
St. Bernard
Andreas
Dudley Snow
Centerville
Grimes Creek
Town
Henry Creek
Holly Oakes
Mr. Snow
Verve
Idaho World
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